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Maximum Exposure

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Cam `Buzz` Brainard, Where to watch: Syndicated)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 12.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Jackass meets Funniest Home Videos.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 12–15

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    This show is all about laughing at others' expense. Some segments include behavior that borders on animal cruelty.

  • Violence:

    Some people do things like crash cars, setting them on fire, while performing a stunt. Others bait or taunt animals or otherwise put themselves in harm's way.

  • Sex:

    Some fairly mild sexual innuendo.

  • Language:

    "Jerk" and "creep" are as bad as it gets.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Maximum Exposure

Parents need to know that this reality series features clips of people doing often bizarre, dangerous stunts -- which they're then mocked for, courtesy of the narrator's snarky comments. While most of the people in the clips don't get hurt, parents might want to remind young viewers that it's not OK to try any of this at home.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about taking risks. When is risk-taking a good idea, and when should you play it safe? How do the people doing the stunts on this show protect themselves? What are some examples of day-to-day risks we take? What's the downside of never taking risks at all? Families can also discuss how they feel about humor at others' expense. Is it funny to laugh at people when they make mistakes? Why or why not?
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